At the 2022 Weibo Movie Night, Shen Teng and Ma Li won the "Most Popular Actor of the Year Award" for their outstanding performances. This award is well deserved, and by the time of the award, the total box office of the movies they starred in had exceeded the 37 billion mark.
Among them, the sci-fi comedy "Lonely on the Moon" starring the two is even more unbeatable, and the box office continues to rise, becoming a phenomenal movie of the year. However, what really attracts the audience is not only the wonderful performances on the screen, but also their true colors of "drama spirits" in real life.
was supposed to be a solemn award acceptance scene, but it was "directed" by Shen Teng into a hilarious improvisational comedy. When the host Xiao Ni asked Shen Teng how much weight he had lost for the filming of "Lonely on the Moon", a trace of cunning flashed in Shen Teng's eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if he was brewing some interesting ideas.
I saw him pretending to be shy, with a hint of naughtiness in his voice: "It was more than 170 before filming, and now it's 150 after filming, high." These words immediately caused the audience to burst into laughter, and even Xiao Ni and the other guests couldn't help laughing.
Shen Teng had a triumphant smile on his face, obviously quite satisfied with his improvisation. At this moment, he is no longer Duguyue on the screen, but a pistachio in real life.
The audience seemed to see the comedian who was crisscrossing on the Happy Twist stage, rather than the award-winning film and television star. This ability to integrate life and performance is the charm of Shen Teng.
He can always quickly capture the hearts of the audience on various occasions and convey happiness in a humorous and witty way. And this ability is also one of the key factors for the success of "Lonely on the Moon".
What the audience is looking forward to seeing in the movie is this Shen Teng who can turn ordinary daily life into a source of joy. Just when everyone thought that the joke was over, Shen Teng still had more "tricks" to offer.
This opening seems to be a foreshadowing for more exciting performances to come. No one knows what amazing things he will do next, but everyone knows that as long as Shen Teng is there, the laughter will not stop.
Just when the audience's laughter had not subsided, Xiao Ni suddenly made a seemingly nonsensical request: "Shen Teng, let's do a few push-ups!" This unexpected proposal immediately caught the attention of the audience.
Shen Teng was stunned for a moment, and then a sly light flashed in his eyes, as if he had seized another excellent opportunity to improvise. Faced with Xiao Ni's request, Shen Teng immediately pretended to be panicked, and waved his hand again and again: "The body is not good, the thoracic vertebrae are a little misaligned, and the right arm has just been dislocated."
This exaggerated "prevarication" caused the audience to laugh again. However, just when Xiao Ni was about to give up this proposal, Shen Teng seemed to be suddenly interested, insisting on making three for everyone to see.
I saw Shen Teng slowly take off his coat and walk to the center of the stage seriously. His expression grew more serious, as if he was about to accomplish some important task. Shen Teng slowly lay on the ground and began his "push-up performance".
With each movement, his expression became more exaggerated and his breathing became more rapid, as if these three push-ups were the toughest challenge of his life. When he reached the third, a hint of cunning flashed in Shen Teng's eyes, as if hinting that there was a good show to watch next.
He tried to make a "flower job" at the end, wanting to slap in the air and show off his "athletic talent". However, perhaps because the body is not as flexible as before, this "difficult movement" did not go as expected.
I saw that Shen Teng didn't hold steady, and he lay on the ground with a "snap". This fall not only amused the audience, but even Xiao Ni on the side couldn't help laughing. Shen Teng was lying on the ground like this, with a hint of "really tired" in his eyes, but with a little pride, as if to say: "Look, my acting skills, even falling down is a play."
Throughout the push-up performance, Shen Teng gave full play to his comedic talent. From the initial "prevarication" to the final "fall", every detail has been carefully designed to interpret a simple push-up action into a wonderful one-man show.
This not only shows his excellent on-the-spot reaction ability, but also reflects his control of the stage and his accurate grasp of the audience's psychology. Shen Teng used this seemingly casual but attentive performance to once again prove his true character as a "drama master".
He transformed the ordinary things in life into wonderful scenes on the stage, narrowed the distance with the audience in a humorous and witty way, and also added a unique color to this award ceremony.
Just when everyone thought that Shen Teng's improvisation was over, his partner Ma Li appeared at the right time to draw a perfect end to this wonderful improvisational comedy. Ma Li walked quickly to Shen Teng, who was lying on the ground, with a worried and helpless expression on her face, as if she had been accustomed to these "emergencies" of her partner for many years.
Ma Li stretched out her hand and gently helped Shen Teng up, her eyes revealing distress and doting. And Shen Teng entered the play instantly, staggering to his feet, leaning on his back, staggering, and getting rid of the appearance of an "old dragon clock".
The two of them supported each other and slowly walked off the stage, leaving behind a string of meaningful laughter. This scene not only shows the tacit understanding that Shen Teng and Ma Li have cultivated over the years, but also is an excellent demonstration of their integration of life into the performance.
Xiao Ni and Lan Yu looked at each other on the stage, not knowing what to say. Xiao Ni was even a little flustered, and hurriedly asked Lan Yu next to him if he was sure that Shen Teng was okay. Lan Yu also immediately said that he was not sure, so he could only ask Ma Li.
This slightly embarrassing but joyful atmosphere is exactly the effect that Shen Teng and Ma Li want to create. Shen Teng and Ma Li's impromptu performance not only shows their professionalism as comedians, but also reflects their tacit understanding as partners for many years.
Ma Li accurately captured Shen Teng's performance intentions and perfectly matched his "Old Dragon Bell" performance. She is not only Shen Teng's partner, but also the "rescuer" of this improvised comedy.
This tacit understanding is not only present on stage, but also continues in their films. It is with this tacit understanding that Shen Teng and Ma Li can collide with such wonderful sparks in works such as "Lonely on the Moon" and create impressive character images.
Through this vignette, Shen Teng and Ma Li showed the audience what true stage art is. They used a simple award ceremony to deduce a brilliant improvisational performance that brought what could otherwise be a bland award ceremony into a lively and interesting one.
That's why they were able to be the "Most Popular Actor of the Year". From the impromptu performance at the award acceptance site, we can't help but think of "Walking on the Moon Alone" starring Shen Teng and Ma Li.
This movie, which is known as 100% "Teng", is full of unexpected surprises, just like Shen Teng's award-winning performance. "Lonely on the Moon" skillfully blends multiple elements, like a pot of Northeast stew, with various flavors and textures intertwined.
The film is a mix of hilarious comedy scenes, gripping sci-fi elements, and a moving love story with a shocking heroic theme. This diversified structural design brings a rich sensory experience to the audience.
In terms of comedy, there are many scenes in the movie that can't help but laugh. For example, the scene of Duguyue vs. King Kong Rat played by Shen Teng, Huang Zitao's unexpectedly bald appearance, Ramu Yoko's funny appearance of gnawing on carrots, and Li Chengru's funny image in a wheelchair.
In addition, Huang Cailun's nonsensical performance, Chang Yuan's fake serious attitude, and Xiu Nian's innocent interpretation of Senior Brother Xiu Nian are all classic elements of happy twist comedy, adding a lot of jokes to the movie.
However, "Lonely on the Moon" is not just a simple comedy. Its sci-fi setting is set on the moon, telling the story of Duguyue's strange experience of being left alone on the moon and being accompanied by a kangaroo.
This storyline of surviving alone and eventually successfully returning to the space station adds a strong sci-fi flavor to the movie. The love line is also an important part of the movie. Duguyue's love at first sight for Ma Lanxing has become a key factor in the development of the whole story.
This simple and eternal love, although it ended in tragedy, made the audience deeply feel the power of love. It is precisely because of this feeling that Duguyue has the belief to persist in living.
The success of "Lonely on the Moon" lies in the fact that it takes the audience through an emotional journey from laughter to tears. People were expecting a comedy that would make people laugh, but they were moved to tears at the end.
The movie sends a profound message: the real superheroes are not those comic book characters with superpowers, but ordinary people who dare to stand up and sacrifice themselves in times of crisis.
This emotional transformation from comedy to tragedy is the unique charm of "Lonely on the Moon". Not only does it entertain the audience, but it also provokes deep thoughts about life, love, and heroism.
It is this combination of depth and breadth that makes "Lonely on the Moon" an unforgettable work, and it also proves the strength of Shen Teng and Ma Li in film creation.
Back at the award acceptance site, Shen Teng's three push-ups and exaggerated "tired stomach" performance seemed to convey a profound message to us. In Shen Teng's view, every moment in life can become the material for performance, and true art comes from these seemingly ordinary daily fragments.
Shen Teng used his own way to interpret the truth of "one minute on stage, ten years of work off the stage". His improvisational performances may seem casual, but they are the result of years of experience on stage and a keen observation of life.
From the witty answer when he was asked about the weight loss effect at the beginning, to the push-up performance later, and then to the tacit cooperation with Ma Li at the end, every link reflects Shen Teng's control of the stage and his accurate grasp of the audience's psychology.
This attitude of integrating life and art enables Shen Teng to quickly capture the hearts of the audience on various occasions and win bursts of laughter and applause. He has a knack for capturing the details of life and exaggerating and dramatizing them to create hilarious comedic effects.
This is evident not only in his improvisation, but also throughout his filmmaking. It is this deep insight into life and persistent pursuit of art that allows Shen Teng to create such a plump image of Duguyue in "Lonely on the Moon".
He integrates the bits and pieces of daily life into the characters, so that the audience can feel real emotions and thoughts in laughter. Shen Teng's stage philosophy tells us that true art is not out of reach, but is all around us.
As long as we are good at observing and thinking, every moment in our life can become the source of artistic creation. This may be the secret of Shen Teng's ability to continue to create comedy miracles.
Shen Teng's "drama spirit" performance on the podium also reflects the image of Duguyue he created in "Walking on the Moon Alone" to a certain extent. Both are beneath the seemingly playful surface, containing deep emotions and thoughts.
Just like Duguyue finally chose to sacrifice herself to save the earth, Shen Teng is also dedicating joy and emotion to the audience in his own way. In the movie, Duguyue gradually grew from an inconspicuous "middleman" to a real hero.
The design of this character arc aptly shows Shen Teng's contrasting charm on and off the screen. Through his performances, Shen Teng shows us what a real superhero is - not those comic book characters with superpowers, but ordinary people who dare to sacrifice themselves in a critical moment.
This kind of spirit, whether it is in Duguyue in the movie or in the people who pay silently in real life, is worthy of our respect and learning. Perhaps, this is the deep meaning that Shen Teng wants to convey to us through this improvisation.
Behind the laughter is a reflection on life; In comedy, it's an insight into human nature. Shen Teng, as well as the characters he portrayed, are the behind-the-scenes heroes of this era, influencing the people around him in their own way, bringing joy and warmth to the world.